Shoot for the STARS!!!

Today we were blessed by the talent of some of our very own classmates. These kids did a super job! How fun. Thanks PTA for bringing this activity to our school! Obviously, it was a huge hit by all. I think we have some true potential for future actors and actresses. Shine On!!

Tod

Venture!

Venture Theater performances tomorrow! Parent one tomorrow night at 6! come early for the best seats!

Missed You All!

Hello. I BELIEVE all went well today. HAPPY BIRTHDAY LOGAN!

Hold onto your hat...it's third quarter already!

Well, it is day one, quarter 3. That means I need to make 5th graders out of these 4th graders. I will be cracking down on 4th grade quality work. We have been discussing what this looks like, and now it is time to apply it. Journals will no longer be accepted incomplete or messy. If I can't read it, it is an F. If it does not meet the 1/2 page requirement, it is an F. If students continue to make the same mistakes that I have been taking the time to journal to them about, their grade will lower to at least a C. So, parents please be checking these nightly. They are to be writing them WITH you to build the home/school connection. Students are still not putting capitals and correct punctuation in their writing. Not acceptable in the 4th grade! I am cracking down!

The science show was a huge hit today! Kids were laughing and learning at the same time. Trivia questions this week will reflect what they saw/learned in the show. Thanks Mrs. Jensen for traveling with us!

I will be out tomorrow as I am presenting the morning meeting and character content that I am teaching to your children to a group of people.

Yesterday, our staff participated in a workshop called Rachel's Challenge. It dealt with Rachel Scott, who was shot and killed in the Columbine High School Shooting ten years ago. Can I encourage you to watch the youtube on this (just google rachels challenge youtube). This child was remarkable. It is not so much about her death, but in fact the message she left behind. Wow!! Talk about character. Our staff will be implementing some of the strategies we learned from Rachel, especially when it comes to kindness and the power of writing down your goals.

Book orders are due tomorrow. Remember you can order and pay online at www.scholastic.com/bookclubs. The user name is tammieerikson and the password is believe. We earn a free book for our classroom for every order. SWEET! Read on!

Have a wonderful night!

See if you can get this out of your head! Yes!!

Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day!!

In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, enjoy this poem.

Me and My M&Ms

I have always liked M&Ms.

The most diverse multi-cultural integrated candy in the world.

You have your red ones, your yellow ones, your orange ones, your brown ones

your green ones, and your blue ones.

All in one package.

All co-existing together.

One color doesn't think that it is superior to the other.

One color doesn't discriminate against the other.

All colors are the same size, shape, and weight.

All colors look different on the outside but have the same ingredients on the inside.

M&Ms all have the same flavor and they all taste G-o-o-o-o-o-o-d!

Not all M&Ms are perfect though.

Some have nuts!!!

In the real world we call them racists and bigots.

Wouldn't it be nice if like M&Ms our prejudices melted into

the abyss like chocolate melts in our mouths

and all people were judged by what was inside rather than the color

you see on the outside????

If candy can be prejudice free why can't we???????????

By Marily Kern-Foxworth

Reminders!

The quarter will be closing out tomorrow. All missing work is due, including journals. After tomorrow, missing work will not be accepted and grading will start over for quarter three.

Please help your kiddos remember their tennis shoes for tomorrow's gym class. They lose points and have to sit out if they do not bring safe shoes. No snow boots!

Don't forget you can oder books online until Jan. 20th. Each book is worth 100 fake dollars. You can also send in book orders with checks.

Have a great night!